Mental Health Personal Statement Examples

I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Neuroscience with the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Stony Brook University. The field of Neurology, particularly as it relates to movement and paralysis after brain and spinal cord injuries (SCIs), has roused my curiosity for some time. SCI is the second leading cause of paralysis in the USA. Because of severe impairments in upper and lower limb function after paralysis, persons with a SCI lose their independence which severely deteriorates their quality of life. Currently, African Americans make up approximately 13% of the US population, but account for 27% of Spinal Cord Injuries since 2005. I am currently a graduate researcher in an experimental neuro-rehabilitation laboratory that
One of my first hands on experiences with such disorders through a summer internship I completed with the division of mental health at the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health. While working at the Department of Health I was exposed to the fragilities of the human mind and worked with patients with various disorders from bipolar disorder to schizophrenia. I gained an understanding of the importance of adequate mental health care in my community and the social, financial, and emotional difficulties faced by those in need of obtaining such care. Like physical dysfunctions, mental disorders can deteriorate an individual’s quality of life if proper care is not obtained. This experience also offered me a practical view of mental disorders and it increased my interest in studying the structures involved in the development of such disorders. Much of my coursework in my graduate studies heavily covers these areas and I am grateful that my experiences before coming here played a large role in developing those